Prosthetics

A Short Look at the History and Applications of Prosthetics

How and why I made my product What are prosthetics/prostheses? Origin of the word “prosthesis” Mythological references Oldest Prosthesis Known The “Father” of Prosthetics Different types of prosthetics Conclusion What I think of future prosthetics Questions

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Microsoft’s PowerPoint software

The internet

How I made My Product

I am not very creative

Gain general knowledge

Personal goal to become a physical therapist Might work with amputees one day

Why I Made It

Prosthetics: noun. artificial body parts, such as a leg, a tooth, a heart, or a breast implant Prosthetic. adj. of or relating to prosthetics

Prostheses: noun. any artificial body part

What Are Prosthetics/Prostheses?

Origin of the word prosthesis: mid 16th century: from Greek word

“prostithenai” Pros- meaning 'in addition' -tithenai meaning 'to place'

Origin of the Word “Prosthesis”

Mythological References to Prosthetics

PelopsTezcatlitoca

Oldest Prosthesis Known

“Greville Chester Artificial Toe”

Artificial Big Right Toe. 2012. Science 2.0. Web. 1 Nov 2013.

Discovered in Ancient Egypt British explorers found in the necropolis of

Thebe

Dates back to 600 BCE

Material used Wood Leather Plaster

Oldest Prosthesis Known

Dr. Jacky Finch confirmed functionality Research at University of Manchester Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Considered a “leg” prosthetic

Housed in British Museum

Oldest Prosthesis Known

Lived 1510-1590

Introduced prosthetics to theMedical field

The “Father” of Prosthetics

Ambroise Paré

Did not seal wounds Infection Credited for use of ligatures to tie off blood vessels

Still used in modern amputationprocedures

The “Father” of Prosthetics

Ambroise Paré

Joint Act as cartilage Hip, knee, and shoulder most common

Different Types of Prosthetics

A.D.A.M. Prosthetic knee joint. 2007. Health Central. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Arm Transradial

Attach below the elbow Transhumeral

Attach to the upper arm Restores basic function

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gudJkhlxUbw

Different Types of Prosthetics

Prosthetic right arm. 2012. New York Daily News. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Leg Transtibial

Attaches below the knee Transfemoral

Attach above the knee Re-enables amputees to

Stand Walk Run

Different Types of Prosthetics

Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius. 2008. Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Web. 2013.

Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance

Different Types of Prosthetics

Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance

Different Types of Prosthetics

Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Cosmetic No effect on a patient’s functionality But “increases” appearance

Different Types of Prosthetics

Artificial Eyes. 2013. Citizen Arcane. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Pamela Anderson. 2012. Medic Beauty. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

Prosthetics make patients’ lives better Functionally

Restore basic functions in limbs – Some advanced function (running) Not quite as functional as real thing - yet

Visually Helps increase self-esteem

Overall

Prosthetics will become more effective than the real thing Will be preferred

Not susceptible to muscle fatigue,Soreness, pain, etc…

Prosthetics will be easily replaceable

Need to overcome phantom pain First

No cure

What I Think of Future Prosthetics

A shot from the movie I Robot. 2004. Won Jun’s blog. Web. 6 Nov 2013.

Any stories/experiences

Questions/Comments?

Bailey, Aubrey. “What Are the Different Types of Prosthetics?” Chron. 2013. Web. 4 Nov 2013.

Finch, Jacky. “Biochemical Assessment of Two Artificial Big Toe Restorations From Ancient Egypt and Their Significance to the History of Prosthetics”. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 24.4 (2012): 181-191. Web. 1 Nov 2013.

“Prosthesis”. oxforddictionaries.com. 2013. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/prosthesis. Web. 2 Nov 2013.

Welcome Library, London. Sciencemuseum.org. 2013. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/broughttolife/people/ambroisepare.aspx Web. 1 Nov 2013.

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